Canadian Forces Sports Manager-EN

Job Description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, develop, implement, coordinate and manage the operations and delivery of sports programs for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports program.


• Develop, amend, implement and interpret national, regional and international sports policies and procedures for the CAF and evaluate, develop and implement policy amendments regarding program liability.


• Develop, recommend and implement policies for ethical conduct and anti‑doping regulations in sports, and oversee the conduct, evaluate the operation and recommend corrective procedures for CAF national, regional and international sports programs.

Qualifications – Education, Certifications and Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Administration, Recreation, Exercise Sciences or a related field, and some years of experience in sports and recreation administration or in a related field.


• OR College diploma or certificate in Physical Education, Sports Administration, Recreation Management or a related field, and several years of experience in sports and recreation administration or in a related field.


• Current National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 3 Theory and Technical certification.

Experience

• Planning and coordinating the operations and delivery of sports programs at the national or international level.


• Applying policies, procedures and regulations.


• Coordinating leagues, tournaments and championships.


• Coordinating logistical support for sport venues.
  
• Designing high‑performance training programs for coaches, managers, athletes and officials.


• Budget administration.


• Personnel administration.


• Coaching sports.


• Officiating sports.


• Planning and conducting presentations.

Core Competencies

• Client focus


• Organizational knowledge


• Communication


• Innovation


• Teamwork and leadership

Language Requirements

• Essential: Bilingual (English and French)


• Reading: Advanced


• Writing: Functional


• Oral: Advanced

Benefits Available

Health Benefits:

• Drug coverage


• Healthcare spending account


• Virtual care (telemedicine)


• Employee and Family Assistance Program


• Mental health support


• Travel insurance


• Dental


• Vision


• Life insurance


• Disability insurance

Work‑Life Balance:

• Flexible work options


• Paid and unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family‑related leave and personal days

Retirement Planning:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan


• Group Savings Plans

Learning and Development:

• Payment of professional association memberships


• Online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription


• Second‑language training

Perks:

• Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting https://cfmws.ca/Benefits.

Other Information

This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

Start Date

26 January 2026

Inclusion and Accommodation

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada